Rebody Another 507 build

[Duncodin]

Second round of filling done today, now blend it in and see if I can get it anything like the other side.

Seems like a lot of work. I'm sure we're all from the same mold. I did all my work around the bottom half. Cut it and pushed it back about 2 cm and bonded it back together. Made a real mess below the light but I had to make a mess down there anyway for the indicator.

 

[Piran]

Seems like a lot of work. I'm sure we're all from the same mold. I did all my work around the bottom half. Cut it and pushed it back about 2 cm and bonded it back together. Made a real mess below the light but I had to make a mess down there anyway for the indicator.

I saw that different people had done it differently so I asked Chris for his suggestion and he suggested wrapping the bowl in tape, getting it in the right place and then filling in the top behind it, so I've tried that, so far it's not going too badly I think (famous last words)

 

[10stb]

I saw that different people had done it differently so I asked Chris for his suggestion and he suggested wrapping the bowl in tape, getting it in the right place and then filling in the top behind it, so I've tried that, so far it's not going too badly I think (famous last words)
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Seems like a lot of work. I'm sure we're all from the same mold. I did all my work around the bottom half. Cut it and pushed it back about 2 cm and bonded it back together. Made a real mess below the light but I had to make a mess down there anyway for the indicator.

I really like your indicator mod with the back plate. I've got the chrome karmann ghia ones so not sure it would work on mine as it would push the indicator in front of the headlight, hence I went got the recessed mod. Still not 100% but it's just minor fettling to get it right now.

 

[Piran]

2nd fill and sand nearly done. Now need to get a finer filler to get the last bits and then gel coat:

 

[jaguartvr]

I use self adhesive wax sheet, cut to shape and apply, it will take curves, sharp bends you can put a slit in and the attach together again. Strong enough to push GRP past firmly into it to eliminate air bubble.
Ideal if you want to extend the end of a wing or door panel. Only drawback is that they are quite expensive but they save a ton of time. Link even has a video for you.

High Temperature Sheet Wax for Moulding - Easy Composites

These plastic laminating rollers won't accidentally scratch your moulds like metal ones can. In 50mm/2", 75mm/3", 100mm/4". In stock, UK next-day/fast worldwide shipping.

www.easycomposites.co.uk

 

[10stb]

2nd fill and sand nearly done. Now need to get a finer filler to get the last bits and then gel coat:
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Coming along Piran

I'm fettling as well today.

Currently tidying up the recessed rear badge area and building up the undersides of where the front grill surrounds go....making sure to allow for primer and paint
Did you order the same colour flow coat. How are you applying it?
I'm spraying my car silver (same as original zed) but have black flow coat for the underside of the clamshell.

 

[Piran]

Did you order the same colour flow coat. How are you applying it?
I'm spraying my car silver (same as original zed) but have black flow coat for the underside of the clamshell.

I ordered a non standard colour from Chris so he gave me what was left of the tin. I've been using it without much success since.

 

[10stb]

I ordered a non standard colour from Chris so he gave me what was left of the tin. I've been using it without much success since.

That's a shame. I'd ordered mine in grey as I knew that I'd be spraying it silver.....ended up getting the first shell that was in black which meant I was able to get it 6 weeks early.

Are you spraying it the same colour as the flow coat. Think there's a blue one similar to yours that a guy has finished. Also seen pics of a yellow one....then there's obviously Dan's red one.

 

[Piran]

Are you spraying it the same colour as the flow coat. Think there's a blue one similar to yours that a guy has finished. Also seen pics of a yellow one....then there's obviously Dan's red one.

The end plan is to spray the Silberblau that Stirling Moss had his (metallic bluey silver) but I was aiming to leave that for a while: phase 1 do it in the blue then drive it around, phase 2 do the interior making it more period then drive it for a bit and then finally spray it and start the next project

 

[10stb]

The end plan is to spray the Silberblau that Stirling Moss had his (metallic bluey silver) but I was aiming to leave that for a while: phase 1 do it in the blue then drive it around, phase 2 do the interior making it more period then drive it for a bit and then finally spray it and start the next project

Stirling Moss colour is lovely
My phase 1 is to spray it and drive it.
Phase 2 is new red hood and possibly interior.....then new project

 

[Piran]

3rd fill with a finer filler done

Gel coat next....

 

[DaveP]

Looking good so far. Excellent colour choice also.

Dave

 

[Piran]

Did the first layer of gelcoat, sanded it off (well it was off in places and uneven in others - not my forte), and have applied another layer:

will give it a while to set, then sand it off again

 

[Piran]

Ok, so sanded it off again, looking a lot smoother but still managed to go through in a couple of places, but it's getting near to the point where I say stuff it, it's good enough till I do the respray

 

[Duncodin]

@Piran Next time you have the boot open can you take a photo of your hinges?

Thanks

 

[Piran]

@Piran Next time you have the boot open can you take a photo of your hinges?

Thanks

Will try tomorrow

 

[Piran]

@Piran Next time you have the boot open can you take a photo of your hinges?

Thanks

 

[Piran]

Ok, new plan. My gel coating has gone dreadfully so I'm giving up for now. I'll polish up the bonnet as best I can and come back to fixing the gel coat later. It's half term so hoping to get the indicators positioned and the holes in them filled. Any advice on fitting the grills?

 

[10stb]

Ok, new plan. My gel coating has gone dreadfully so I'm giving up for now. I'll polish up the bonnet as best I can and come back to fixing the gel coat later. It's half term so hoping to get the indicators positioned and the holes in them filled. Any advice on fitting the grills?
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From the pic, I can't see what the problem is with your gelcoat.

I had major issues with my indicators. I got the chrome Karmann Ghia ones with clear lenses. When offered up to the bodywork they pointed downwards. I think my mould differs from everyone else's. When Chris was doing Dan's mould, Dan provided the paintable Karmann ghia ones so I believe Chris did the mould to suit those...hence better fitting on later moulds.

I had to recess mine (sort of retro-mod look) to get them to angle correctly.

I tiger sealed 4 small 45° angled brackets on my grill surrounds (the type kitchen fitters use for angled base plinths). The mesh is held in place with small plates that fix through the angle brackets into the bodywork. I'm going to try and wrap the chrome work

 

[Duncodin]

From the pic, I can't see what the problem is with your gelcoat.

I had major issues with my indicators. I got the chrome Karmann Ghia ones with clear lenses. When offered up to the bodywork they pointed downwards. I think my mould differs from everyone else's. When Chris was doing Dan's mould, Dan provided the paintable Karmann ghia ones so I believe Chris did the mould to suit those...hence better fitting on later moulds.

I had to recess mine (sort of retro-mod look) to get them to angle correctly.

I tiger sealed 4 small 45° angled brackets on my grill surrounds (the type kitchen fitters use for angled base plinths). The mesh is held in place with small plates that fix through the angle brackets into the bodywork. I'm going to try and wrap the chrome work

My kit was supplied in november 2023. My indicators wanted to point down too. I took tin snips and chopped them to fit.